On May 30 and 31 Guardian and Syria Deeply journalists answered your questions about recent developments in Syria.

Two years after a Facebook page appeared calling for revolution, the uprising in Syria has developed into a full-blown civil war, a humanitarian crisis, and a tangled diplomatic impasse. Ongoing coverage can be found on the Guardian's live blog. For those needing background, check out Syria Deeply's useful timeline.

Karen Leigh is the managing editor of Syria Deeply. She has extensive reporting experience in the Middle East and West Africa for publications including TIME, the New York Times and the Daily Beast.

Tom McCarthy is a live blogger and reporter at the Guardian US. Tom has been covering the latest developments this week with an emphasis on the US state department and White House response.

Dan Roberts is the Guardian's Washington Bureau chief, covering politics and US national affairs. He was formerly the Guardian's national editor in London and a columnist for the Financial Times.